If we analyze it quickly, we could say that the Metaverse was a failure surpassed (or at least in terms of “currently active”) by the smol web. Now a new gadget has appeared that will eliminate a device, and knowing this, I ask: Ray-Ban Meta, successor to mobile phones, or are we facing another Meta disaster?

2 months ago · 👍 bavarianbarbarian

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I heard Kevin Rose on diggnation podcase mention how completly unchill it is to walk into a room of people while wearing AR glasses.

This instant feeling of "am I be recorded" breaks all social connection. · 2 months ago

The HUD in the glasses seems useful for some things, specifically real-time translation and things like that where you want a data stream without having to state at a phone screen.

AR should be used in cases where it's superior to current solutions, I don't think it's ever going to be a full replacement for cell phones. It's a different technology and time will tell how many people find it compelling. · 2 months ago

Agumented Reality (AR) can beat VR. But relying too much to portable, wireless and Internet-connected devices is a bad idea, and not only bc you pay to gift a megacorp precious data.

However as a standalone device it could be a life saver during emergencies and daily duties, like a Star Trek tricorder.

if you're into anime I suggest Dennou Coil (Madhouse, 2007). · 2 months ago

I hope it flop but... being able to track every person ever without they concent? Everything you see, every face will be registred to meta database? Thats crazy shit they will push foward like no tomorrow! · 2 months ago

There are a number of things one can do with smartphones that I can't see happening on these meta glaasses, like gaming, emails, typing this very message... so I am not sure the glasses will replace smartphones. Or maybe I am just unable to think outside of the box enough. · 2 months ago

in my opinion, whith better tech, VR/AR will be the next shit, like smartphones did it. i have first gen VR glasses and this shit works damn well combined with other VR gear, i posted it here, i fell outta my bed and bruised my sternum &) · 2 months ago